Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in your field of vision

Wilderswil / Schynige Platte

The alpine hike from Schynigen Platte (plateau) across Faulhorn up to First is a classic among the Bernese alpine hikes. A magnificent scenic backdrop of alpine peaks is your constant companion throughout the tour. The all-round panorama from Faulhorn is simply indescribably beautiful. Turquoise-blue Brienz Lake lies far below and the silhouette of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau loom on the horizon on the other side.

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Technical information

By train from Grindelwald to Wilderswil and by rack-railway to Schynige Platte

Getting to the destination:

Return trip by chair-lift from First to Grindelwald (round-trip tickets available)

Technique:

medium to difficult

Physical Fitness:

medium to difficult

Length:

15.9km

Hiking Time:

6h

Gastronomy:

Schynige Platte, Männdlenen, Faulhorn, First

Season:

July - October

Description

Schynige Platte – Männdlenen – Faulhorn – Bachalpsee - First

The route begins at Schynigen Platte, and takes you first in the direction of Faulhorn. You will traverse gorgeous alpine meadows, full of grazing sheep in the summer. Later on the route goes steeply upwards, crossing rocky regions. You will finally reach Faulhorn via a ridge path. When the weather is nice there are a lot of visitors at the mountain restaurant and rooms are fully booked for months. A zig-zag path leads from Faulhorn down to Bachalpsee (Bachalp Lake). A relatively flat path with spectacular views leads to First, the conclusion of the magnificent alpine tour.

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The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.

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*All prices are in Swiss Francs and correct at time of print. Prices shown in currencies other than Swiss Francs are guideline prices only and subject to exchange rate variations. All programmes and prices are subject to change without prior notice.